Modern computing paradigms (e.g., service-oriented computing, cloudcomputing, edge and fog computing, mobile computing, network functionvirtualization) allow the construction, deployment, and operation ofsystems of ever larger scale and complexity. Such systems must satisfyseveral important, often contradicting, quantifiable goals. Metrics ofinterest include performance, consumption of computing and networkresources, energy consumption, and financial costs. Optimization of thesegoals is an important concern in the design and operation of many differentsystems, leading to challenging optimization problems. Improved algorithmsfor these problems directly translate to more effective and more efficientsystems.

Objectives----------

The workshop aims to provide a platform for discussing recent work onoptimization in modern computing systems. By focusing on optimization as adomain- and technology-independent concern, synergies between differentdomains and technologies can be identified and used. In particular, theoptimization of different systems gives rise to similar challenges, e.g.,with respect to search space explosion, handling uncertainties, multipleobjectives, or soft constraints. The workshop will foster the discussion onpossible approaches to such challenges and the transfer of ideas betweendifferent technical domains.

Topics of interest------------------

The workshop solicits papers that address either general optimizationtechniques that are relevant to the optimization of modern computingsystems, or specific optimization problems and approaches in theoptimization of modern computing systems. Topics of interest include, butare not limited to:

Original, high-quality papers are solicited, from researchers andpractitioners alike. Both full papers (maximum 15 pages) and short papers(maximum 8 pages) will be considered. All papers must be written in Englishand follow Springer's LNCS formatting instructions and templates. Submittedpapers must be original, not submitted and not published elsewhere.Accepted papers are planned to be published in Springer's CCIS Series aspost-workshop proceedings. Papers must be submitted in PDF using the onlinesubmission system under the following URL: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=optimocs2018.

All submissions will be reviewed by at least three members of the programcommittee. Paper acceptance will be based on originality, significance,technical soundness, clarity of presentation, and relevance to the workshoptopics.

Further information-------------------

OptiMoCS 2018 will be co-located with ESOCC 2018 - the 7th EuropeanConference on Service-Oriented and Cloud Computing. The workshop will takeplace on 12th September 2018 in Como (Italy).

At least one author of each accepted paper must register, attend theworkshop, and present the work. Registration is subject to the terms,conditions and procedure of the main ESOCC 2018 conference.

To encourage both high-quality submissions and high-quality presentations,an award is planned for the best paper and for the best presentation.

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